Best Leberknödelsuppe Bavarian Liver Dumpling Soup Recipes

Leberknödelsuppe (Bavarian Liver Dumpling Soup) image

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories German

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 day-old bread rolls (i.e., Kaiser roll would work well)
1/8 liter lukewarm milk (about 6 ounces, or 3/4 cup)
2 eggs, beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
400 g trimmed and finely ground cow's liver (a little less than a pound)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 pinch dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon of zested lemon peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
about 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
3/4 liter beef broth (750 ml, or about 24 ounces)

Steps:

Tear the day-old rolls into small pieces, and soak in a bit of cold water.
Squeeze out the water, then put the bread into a bowl. Add the milk and allow the bread to soak it up.
Beat the eggs, the pour over the milk.
Add the onion, liver, parsley, marjoram, lemon zest, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs.
Mix together well and knead until it forms a pliable dough. (You may need to add some plain bread crumbs.).
Form 12 walnut-sized dumplings.
Bring about 1.5 liters (50 ounces) of salted water to a boil.
Gently add the dumplings and simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
While the dumplings are simmering, heat the beef broth and keep warm.
Pour the broth into bowls and add dumplings to each serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Chicken Liver Dumpling Soup I (Leberklosse) image

Provided by papergoddess

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken liver, parboiled for 5 minutes
2 slices white bread, torn into crumbs
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup soft butter
2 teaspoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon parsley